The Mudgee & more travel route
Mudgee and surrounding region
We loved our stay in this vibrant town based at Mudgee Showground. From visiting an olive farm; walking the town streets; eating out at a local pub and restaurant; a 9km bush walk; The Drip walking track; touring Gulgong on one day & then Hill End and Sofala for another day… there was so much to see and do. Unfortunately our time was cut short due to a water leak at home!
Rock art “Hands On Rock”
Gulgong
Beaufoy Merlin lookout – View near Hill End
Sofala
Munghorn Gap Nature Reserve – Castle Rock Walk
8.5km walk with the last 80 metres a scramble up to reach the top of the hill and then with the assistance of a guy we met on the walk, I was able get to the top.
Beelisco Honey Hipcamp
Beelisco Honey Hipcamp camping spot is set on 300acres located in the beautiful valley of Baerami Creek and surrounded by the amazing mountain views of Wollemi National Park. Perfect location to relax, get to know our hosts and have fires in the evening.
Mount Nellinda Campsites (Cooranbong)
Really quick journey from home. Set up off grid for 2 nights, conveniently located to celebrate Ann’s 65th birthday and her retirement at Bistro Eden (Matthew and Ailish’s business).
Homeward bound
After spending 5 weeks travelling over 2,500kms in this wonderful country and putting the caravan through its paces we are heading home to regroup and plan the next adventure(s)! The caravan exceeded our expectations 😊🙏.
Branxton – Drovers Camp
Due to it’s proximity to Newcastle and the Hunter Valley wine region, Drovers Camp is very popular particularly over weekends. Booking late we didn’t have much (any) choice of sites. We accepted a location by the dam but the slope of the site was challenging.
Chaffey Dam
Chaffey Dam is unique in inland NSW for its distinctive brick-red rock wall made of semi-precious stone and its unusual morning glory spillway. The lake and its foreshores are a popular destination for water sports and fishing enthusiasts, nature lovers, bushwalkers, campers and picnickers. The main purpose of the dam is to supply irrigation and stock needs in the Peel River Valley of northern NSW, and to supply water to the city of Tamworth. Camp sites are available on the lake foreshore at Bowling Alley Point Recreation Reserve.
Nundle
Great little town. We toured the Nundle Woollen Mill (which was terribly interesting and refreshing to see ie taking raw material, manufacturing products and selling them), had lunch at the The Peel Inn and then traveled up to Hanging Rock Lookout. Another great day!
Deano’s Trout Farm
Second visit to this farm just as an overnight stay. Previous visit was 4 years ago. Dean has accomplished so much over this time… sites for caravans, rock fencing, upgraded power, etc. His cryopack smoked trout are a must buy and also the pate!
Crossed the border
Crossed back into NSW today and the temperature keeps dropping… expecting 0° tonight.
Foxbar Falls (Stanthorpe region)
Foxbar Falls is a campground located in Queensland’s cold country, the Granite Belt. Two-and-a-half-hours from Brisbane, and 15 minutes north of Stanthorpe. Camping is a secondary business to carrot production.
We pretty much had the place to ourselves. Loved our site location with views across Amiens lake, the bird life, walks, the peace AND carrot ice cream. Yes, carrot ice cream… it was delicious, one of the best flavours of all time!
Stanthorpe
The town is home to a range of cafes, boutique stores and galleries, all surrounded by farmlands, fruit orchards and vineyards. We visited a winery, an apple producer/cafe, cheese factory & Donnelys Castle (natural granite outcrop).
